Community Calendar

August 7

A FIRST FRIDAY FORUMFOR WOMEN will be held Friday, August 7 from 7:00-8:00 a.m. in the basement meeting room of the Owen County State Bank in Spencer. Local attorney and U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee Richard Lorenz will speak on "Bankruptcy: What it is; What it isn't; and How it has changed." Come with questions and concerns, and leave with new information. Enter at the bank's west door.

Freedom BaptistChurch will hold a garage sale Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the parsonage on Freedom-Arney Road in Freedom. The rain date will be August 14 & 15. Proceeds will benefit community programs.

August 8

An informal reunionfor the OVHS class of1977 will meet at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 8 at the Pine Bluff Shelter at McCormick's Creek State Park. A pitch-in is planned, so please plan accordingly.

Gosport VFW will host karaoke Saturday, August 8, beginning at 9 p.m.

The Friends of the Library will have a book sale on Saturday, August 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.. The sale will be in the Lifelong Learning Center south of the Owen County Public Library.

Breakfast at the GosportMasonic lodge Saturday, August 8 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Adults are $5.00 Childern 12 and under $3.00.

The Cloverdale MasonicLodge will host it's annual hog roast Saturday, August 8 from 4-7 p.m. at the lodge. The event is free and open to the public. A free will donation will be taken.

August 9

The 54th HendershotReunion will be held Sunday, August 9 at the McCormick's Creek State Park Redbud Shelter near Spencer. All are welcome. Come and enjoy family and good food. A pitch-in lunch will start at 12:30 p.m.

The Bixler Reunion will be held Sunday, August 9 at 12 noon at the Lieber State Recreation Area. It will be held in a different location within the park this year with electricity available for the pitch-in dinner. Follow the signs. If you can't be there at noon, come whenever you can.

August 10

THE OWEN COUNTY ANTIQUE MACHINERY CLUB will host its monthly meeting on Monday, August 10 beginning at 7 p.m. in the 4-H building at the Owen County Fairgrounds. You do not have to own a piece of antique machinery to belong to the club. Anyone with an interest is welcome. For More information, call Jon Stantz at 812-829-4569 or 812-236-9097 (cell).

August 11

The Gosport Lazy Dayscommittee meets the second Tuesday of each month, at the Gosport Community Building at 7 p.m.

The Spencer AmericanLegion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday, August 11 at 7 p.m. at the Post.

August 12

The Owen County chapterof the Indiana UniversityVarsity Club wilhost a golf outing, featuring Jayd Grossman, Assistant Athletic Director for Men's Basketball Administration on Wednesday, August 12 at Rolling Meadows Golf Club in Spencer. Registration is at 12:30 p.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Join them for dinner at Rolling Meadows even if you don't play golf. The meal will be catered by Canyon Inn. A reception will be at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. All proceeds from the golf outing will benefit the Indiana University student-athlete scholarship fund.

The Jolly Homemakers will meet at the home of Penny Plummer on Wednesday, August 12 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Bring a wash cloth or bath towel.

August 13

The local FibromyalgiaAwareness Group meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 1-2 p.m. at the Owen County Public Library. Contact Brenda Nardi at 829-4205 or e-mail: bkadic20012002@yahoo. com.

THE OWEN COUNTY DRUG-FREEYOU AND ME COUNCIL will meet Thursday, August 13 in the Spencer Municipal Building, located at the corner of Morgan and West streets. The Executive Council meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m., followed by a general meeting at 4:15 p.m. Agenda items include the Comprehensive Plan Update and the Apple Butter Festival schedule.

August 15

COAL CITY COMMUNITYVOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT will host its annual Jonah Fish Fry on Saturday, August 15 from 11 a.m. until the food runs out. The menu will include fish, coleslaw, green beans, baked beans and applesauce at a cost of $7.00 for adults, and $3.50 for children age 10 and under. Desserts are extra.

Through August 14

The sumer food serviceprogram at the Spencer Lions Club Community Building will continue Monday through Friday. The program is open to all kids age 18 and under and is available from 12 noon until 1 p.m. each day.

Summer Day Camp atthe Owen County FamilyYMCA continues through August 14. Activities include swimming, games, field trips, sports, crafts, and cooking. Available for ages 5-12, please register by the week. Camp hours are from Monday- Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.. Extended care is 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. Camp fee is $70 per child, per week for members and $80 for non-members. Extended care is $20 per child, per week. For information call 812-828-9622 ext. 21 or e-mail: programs@owencountyymca.org.

August 15

The Spencer ChristianChurch will show the movie "Facing the Giants" at 7 p.m. in the Christian Life Center. The OV High School football team will be special guests.